Pennsylvania whitewater, Hinckston Run Cambria county, Hinckston Falls Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This stretch of Hinckston Run in Pennsylvania is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Johnstown. The scenic beauty of Cambria County and the water flowing gracefully     down Hinckston Run will make you feel great. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Hinckston Falls Area stretch is the only paddling stretch along Hinckston Run. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: If you're stopping by Hinckston Run from Johnstown, you won't   be the only one, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Roger Mountain Trail. The Laurel Highlands Trail is a wonderful hiking trail in close proximity to Hinckston Run. For the duration of the months of summer at Hinckston Run highs are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; nighttime lows throughout the winter for Hinckston Run tend to be in the 10's. The high level of rain makes Hinckston Run a quite wet place. Most of the rain falls through July, and the driest month is February.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Hinckston Run.   Whitewater Near Hinckston Run: Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Paint Creek, Somerset County, 5 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County, 9 miles away       Class II - 10.2 miles long (South Fork to Johnstown) Roaring Fork, Somerset County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Shade Creek, Somerset County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 12 miles away       Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 12 miles away       Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) Blacklick Creek, Indiana County, 12 miles away       Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 56 to Josephine)   Ski Areas Near Hinckston Run: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Wisp, Maryland , 51 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 76 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 80 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Hinckston Run: Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-DOWNTOWN, Johnstown , 1 miles away Econo Lodge Johnstown, Johnstown , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites JOHNSTOWN, Johnstown , 5 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Johnstown, Johnstown , 5 miles away Sleep Inn Johnstown, Johnstown , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hinckston Run: Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, Jerome, 9 miles away Nanty Glo Municipal Authority Pool and Park, Nanty Glo, 10 miles away Woodland Park, Ebensburg, 11 miles away   Trails Near Hinckston Run: Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana , 6 miles away Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland , 6 miles away Clark Run Trail, Indiana , 7 miles away Lost Turkey Trail, Somerset , 12 miles away John P Saylor Trail, Somerset , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Hinckston Run: Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hinckston Run: Richland Greens Golf Center, Johnstown , 4 miles away North Fork Golf Club, Johnstown , 6 miles away Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Vintondale , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Hinckston Run Quemahoning Reservoir, Somerset , 8 miles away Indian Lake, Somerset , 16 miles away